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We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources to help your business thrive, while continuing to make London the best place to work and run a business.

For small business owners, we offer Grow London Local, providing both in-person and online services for small businesses across London.

For entrepreneurs and growth businesses, Grow London offers a series of services to London and international companies in high-growth sectors to help expand their businesses. 

These are both delivered by London & Partners, the business growth and destination agency for London, supported by the Mayor.

All businesses can also benefit by joining the Good Work Standard (GWS) free accreditation programme, which provides employers with a set of best employment practices alongside information and resources to help achieve them. 

 

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Grow London Local

One place for small businesses to get free access to all the expert support and advice they need.

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Grow
London

Helping London's international and domestic high-growth businesses grow and expand globally.

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The Good Work Standard

The Mayor’s accreditation programme giving employers a set of best employment practices.

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Other ways we're supporting business

Find out how we are working with innovators to help solve challenges across London.

Poverty Prevention Challenge - Kickoff - City Hall

A chance for entrepreneurial London-based students to design viable, sustainable business ideas and solutions to improve the capital.

Mayors Entrepreneurship Programme and Challenge group picture of 2023 winners

We champion the London Living Wage, which ensures that workers are paid a fair wage that covers the cost of living.

Mayor of London, Living Wage Foundation and London Stadium employees at London Living Wage rate increase announcement, October 2023

GLA and other leading London employers have committed to buying a greater share of goods and services from small businesses based in London.

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Browse our interactive map and find an open workspace that is suitable to your needs.

Co-working space

See how the Mayor is investing London's UK Shared Prosperity Fund to boost small business productivity and increase job opportunities.

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Find out about how employers can make meaningful progress towards equal and inclusive workplaces for all Londoners.

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Business-led and business funded bodies formed to improve a defined commercial district. Find your local BID on our map.

Paddington BID

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Join Talk London's online community to have your say on our Business and Economy policies.

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